Automax Valve Automation Systems

RG Series Scotch Yoke Actuator

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Quality, Dependability and Productivity 1

 A s a leading manufacturer and
aftermarket service provider of
comprehensive flow control
systems, Flowserve continued to
expand its presence supporting
infrastructure initiatives around the
world. Our dedication toward global
leadership in our industry drove us
to another year of record-setting
performance across several key
operating measurements.
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Flowserve continues to develop and manufacture
precision-engineered flow control equipment pri-
marily pumps, valves, and seals for critical service
applications in the oil and gas, power generation,
chemical, water, and general industry markets.
This strategy emphasizes industry diversity and geo-
graphic breadth to mitigate the impact of normal
economic downturns in any one of the industries or
parts of the world we serve.
In addition to isolation and control valves, actuation,
controls, and related equipment, FCD offers energy
management products such as steam traps and con-
densate recovery systems. FCD products are used
to manage the flow of liquids and gases, and are an
integral part of any flow control system frequently
custom engineered to perform specific functions
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within our customers unique environments.
Most importantly, the creativity, energy, and dedica-
tion of our employees around the world (a dedicated
and focused workforce of more than 15,000 associ-
ates in more than 55 countries) will help us maintain
and expand our place as "A Leader in Global Infra-
structure".
 Flow Control Division
Automax Valve Automation Systems

F lowserve Corporations

Automax Valve Automation

Systems provides complete

valve and damper automation

to the worldwide processing

industries. We provide

maximum value to the

end user through a broad

offering of products,

services, application

engineering and our

systematic approach
to automation.
Quality, Dependability
and Productivity
Recognized as the leader in valve automation
systems, Automax pneumatic actuators can automate
valves with torque values from 25 to 2.2 million in-lbs (2.8 - 248,566Nm).
Actuators are available in a wide range of materials suitable for
use in the most demanding applications. Flowserve also offers a comprehensive
range of NAMUR Controls and accessories such as lockout modules and gear
overrides. To complete the package Flowserve can provide engineering design

Automax
services for AutoBrakit Mounting hardware. We currently have more than
10,000 AutoBrakits designed and documented for traceability and repeatability
on a global basis.

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 RG Series
Heavy-Duty Scotch Yoke Actuator

T he Automax RG Series

provides up to 2.2 million

in-lbs of heavy-duty scotch

yoke torque. Enhanced

performance is achieved by

using a superior yoke

Features
support system that signifi- True Modular Design
Spring Return Fail Safe and Double
Acting
Torque Outputs:
Open-Closed, Multi-position and Throttling
cantly reduces transverse DA 2.2M in-lbs (248,566 Nm)
ESD Performance
SR 1.2M in-lbs (124,283 Nm)
Overrides, Line Break and Special Controls
Pneumatic, Gas and Hydraulic Models
loads.
IP67M Ingress Protection
O-Rings or dynamic quad seals are utilized to
conform to IP67M specifications, ensuring
Modular Construction optimal ingress protection.
The Pressure, Torque and Spring Modules
are designed for maximum flexibility,
reduced envelope dimensions and weight.
Guide Bands
Optimizes piston support and
extends Quad Seal life with
protective wiping action.

Piston Seals
Dynamic Quad Seal design provides
enhanced cycle life versus conventional
O-Rings.

Scotch Yoke
Symmetrical or canted ductile iron
cast yoke. Enclosed yoke slot for
increased strength with 2 keyways
supporting parallel or perpendicular
mounting.
Rod Bearings
PTFE lined metal reinforced bronze
bearings provide superior piston rod
support extending cycle life
Cylinder
Heavy wall cylinders provide increased job site
durability. Interior surface is honed and hard
chrome plated to provide superior corrosion and
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 RG Series
Heavy-Duty Scotch Yoke Actuator

W hen combined with

the extensive range of

Automax automation

products, the RG Series

offers the opportunity

to standardize on a

single source for your

complete quarter-turn
Features
Hard Chrome Plated Cylinder Walls
Symmetrical and Canted Yoke automation needs.
Guide Bar Yoke Support Override Options
Dual DD Cylinder Option Spring Module design facilitates field retro-
Field Reversible Action fitting of jackscrew or hydraulic overrides

Slider Block
Induction hardened and hard chrome
plated yoke pin with aluminum bronze
slider blocks minimize contact stress
and ensure high cycle life.

Steel Guide Bar

Hard chrome plated alloy
steel guide bar provides
optimal support of the
transverse loads.
Spring Module
Pull-to-compress, concentric-nested
design utilizes high strength alloy
spring steel to maintain consistent
torque output (over time) and promote
high cycle life performance.

Piston Rod
Piston rod is over-sized to resist impact
loads and hard chrome plated to provide
superior corrosion and wear resistance.

Torque Module
Modular with symmetrical flanges and female output
drive. Provided with dual accessory mounting pads
and compliant to international ISO/MSS and NAMUR
Bidirectional Travel Stops
mounting specifications
Allow precise adjustment of open and
closed positions, ensuring valve shutoff
and optimizing seat life. 5
 RG Series
Heavy-Duty Scotch Yoke Actuator
Accessories

M odular Construction
Double Acting to Spring Return (FCW or FCCW)

Pneumatic or Hydraulic Pressure Modules

Torque Module with symmetrical or canted yokes

SR with Direct
Drive Jackscrew
Override Options Direct Drive Jackscrew, Bevel Gear
Jackscrew or Hydraulic Override

DA with Hydraulic
Override Cylinder

DA Endplate

DD Double Acting Dual Cylimder

DA Direct Drive Jackscrew

DA Bevel Gear Jackscrew

DA Hydraulic Override
Pneumatic Pressure Module

SR Spring Module

SR Direct Drive Jackscrew

Hydraulic Pressure Module

SR Bevel Gear Jackscrew

SR Hydraulic Override

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Actuator Model Designation
How to Order
Body Spring Torque Pattern
Series Cylinder Size Action Sealing/Temp Manual Override Material/ Coatings Options
Size Module (Yoke)
1 05 06 07 08 09 10 12 DA- Double Acting Single Cylinder 0 S- Symmetrical N- Nitrile, 0- None GE- Grey Epoxy (std) 00- None
-20 to 180 F
2 08 09 10 12 14 16 DD- Double Acting Dual Cylinder C- Canted G- Sandwich Declutch Gbox PO- Primer Only TC- Ext. Stopper -CW
3 10 12 14 16 18 20 1 V- Viton, J- Jackscrew WE- White Epoxy TO- Ext. Stopper -CCW
0 to 300 F
4 14 16 18 20 22 24 2 D- Gear Drive Jackscrew SP- Specials TB- Ext. Stopper -Both Dir
5 16 18 20 22 24 28 3 L- Low Temp, H- Hydraulic S xxxx- Specials code
RG -55 to 180F
6 18 20 22 24 28 32 36 SR- Spring Return Fail CW 4
7 24 28 32 36 40 SO- Spring Return Fail CCW 5
8 28 32 36 40 6
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Model Code Example:
RG 5 22 SR 6 C N D GE TC

Module Weights, Lbs

Torque
Model Pressure Module Spring Module
Module
Cyl Size, in 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 281 32 36 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
RG1 68 31 35 47 53 66 94 139 84 88 95 94 98 101 108 107
RG2 99 56 69 99 143 209 320 132 145 152 158 159 171 178 185
RG3 143 100 142 200 318 406 561 218 252 243 252 256 304 295
RG4 295 217 339 427 586 741 942 402 442 462 477 510 545 565 581
RG5 510 356 455 610 853 994 1892 652 771 813 828 921 978
RG6 933 493 616 861 1051 2098 3357 3912 1134 1370 1339 1372 1535 1504

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 Automax Valve
Automation Systems

R otary Switches and

Positioners
Workhorse
High Reliability
Hostile Environments
UL, FM, CSA and ATEX
Cenelec Approvals
Metallic and Non-metallic
Housings
Pharos Visual
Indication Option
Fieldbus Communications
Multiple Switch Options

Flowserve Corporation
Flow Control Division
1978 Foreman Drive
Cookeville, Tennessee 38501 USA
Phone: 931 432 4021
Fax: 931 432 5518
www.flowserve.com
Flowserve Corporation
Flow Control Division
1350 North Mountain Springs Parkway
Springville, Utah 84663-0913 USA
Phone: 801 373 3028
Fax: 801 489 2228
FCD AXABRXXXX-00 06/09 Printed in U.S.A.
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Flowserve Pte Ltd Flowserve Australia Pty Ltd
No. 12 Tuas Avenue 20 Flow Control Division
Singapore 638824 14 Dalmore Drive
Phone: 65 686 23332 Scoresby, Victoria 3179
Fax: 65 686 24940 Austrialia
Phone: 61 3 9759 3300
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Im gro Rohr 2
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Germany Rua Tocantins, 128 - Bairro Nova Gerti
Phone: +49 (0)6431 96610 So Caetano do Sul, So Paulo
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Phone: 5511 4231 6300
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Flowserve Corporation
Flowserve Corporation has established industry leadership in the design and manufacture of its products.
When properly selected this Flowserve product is designed to perform
its intended function safely during its useful life. However, the purchaser or user of Flowserve products
should be aware that Flowserve products might be used in numerous applications under a wide variety of
industrial service conditions. Although Flowserve can (and often does) provide general guidelines, it cannot
provide specific data and warnings for all possible applications. The purchaser/user must therefore assume
the ultimate responsibility for the proper sizing and selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of
Flowserve products. The purchaser/user should read and understand the Installation Operation Maintenance
(IOM) instructions included with the product, and train its employees and contractors in the safe use of
Flowserve products in connection with the specific application.
While the information and specifications contained in this literature are believed to be accurate they are
supplied for informative purposes only and should not be considered certified or as a guarantee of satis-
factory results by reliance thereon. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as a warranty or guarantee,
expressed or implied, regarding
any matter with respect to this product. Because Flowserve is continually improving and upgrading its
product design, the specifications, dimensions and information contained herein are subject to change
without notice. Should any question arise concerning these provisions, the purchaser/user should contact
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